NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Start Time and TV Channel
The NASCAR Cup Series continues its Chase for the championship with the South Point 400 on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, featuring a 4:40 p.m.
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The 1.5-mile oval race in Nevada marks the first of two trips west in October as the Chase for the championship gets sorted out. The South Point 400 serves as the fifth race of the 10-race Chase schedule, bringing the championship battle directly to its halfway point.
South Point 400 Airs on USA Network and HBO MAX
Pre-race coverage for the South Point 400 begins at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT) on Sunday, Oct. 4, with the green flag scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. ET (4:40 p.m. CT). The 267-lap event covers a total distance of 400.5 miles across three stages consisting of 80, 85, and 102 laps. Viewers can watch the race live on USA Network or stream it via the HBO MAX app, which provides in-car camera feeds for each driver requiring a subscription. Radio coverage is available nationally through the Performance Racing Network (PRN), SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Channel 90, and local affiliates like 102.5-FM The Game in Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions About the South Point 400
What is the track length for the South Point 400?
The race takes place on a 1.5-mile asphalt oval at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Drivers must complete 267 laps to reach the 400.5-mile total distance.
How many stages make up the Las Vegas race?
The competition is broken into three stages. Stage 1 lasts for 80 laps, Stage 2 spans 85 laps, and the final stage runs for 102 laps.
What is the next race on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule?
Following the event at Las Vegas, the Cup Series moves to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America 400 on Oct. 11, 2026, scheduled for a 2 p.m. start on USA Network.